In a Sunday afternoon meltdown, Donald Trump demanded that Jack Smith cease his prosecution as a result of the election is happening.
Trump posted on Reality Social:
We’re in the midst of an Election. We have now Tremendous Tuesday developing very shortly. Based on Justice Division tips, they shouldn’t be prosecuting me: “Federal prosecutors and agents may never select the timing of any action, including investigative steps, criminal charges, or statements, for the purpose of affecting any election, or for the purpose of giving an advantage or disadvantage to any candidate or political party.” THIS IS ELECTION INTERFERENCE, AND SHOULD BE STOPPED IN THE COURTS!
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One of many principal causes that Trump is working for the presidency once more is that he’s attempting to get out of being prosecuted. Trump had the wrong notion that if he was a candidate, he couldn’t be prosecuted.
The fact is that there isn’t any such rule that prohibits the DOJ from prosecuting political candidates. Operating for workplace doesn’t give a candidate immunity from prosecution.
As an alternative of Make America Nice Once more, Trump’s slogan ought to be maintain me out of jail once more, as a result of that’s the level of his 2024 presidential marketing campaign.
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Jason is the managing editor. He’s additionally a White Home Press Pool and a Congressional correspondent for PoliticusUSA. Jason has a Bachelorâs Diploma in Political Science. His graduate work targeted on public coverage, with a specialization in social reform actions.
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